Is There an HVAC School in Palos Hills?
- Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, in town away, offers Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate and Basic Air Conditioning Technician Certificate.
- ETI School of Skilled Trades in Willowbrook, 7 miles away, offers HVAC/R Technician.
- HVAC Technical Institute in Chicago, 9 miles away, offers HVAC/R Training Program.
- EPA 608: 5 of these 8 schools name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- HVAC pay in Illinois: a median $77,410 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Best HVAC Schools in Palos Hills for What You Need
HVAC Schools in Palos Hills and the Surrounding Area
Moraine Valley Community College
Offers an associate degree and 6 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,822 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 109 conferred 2024–25
The only campus on this list inside Palos Hills; the lowest tuition of the 6 HVAC schools here ($3,822); a degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
ETI School of Skilled Trades
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 268 conferred 2024–25
The most HVAC awards nearby (268 in 2024–25); evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Ductwork
HVAC Technical Institute
Offers one other award in HVAC
- HVAC awards offered
- 1 certificates and degrees
- HVAC awards
- 155 conferred 2024–25
Evening or weekend classes.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Electrical · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
Morton College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $5,502 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 6 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Commercial
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Offers an associate degree and 4 certificates in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $4,590 in-district, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 33 conferred 2024–25
A degree option on top of certificates.
Covers Refrigeration · Heating · Air conditioning · Controls · Ductwork · Commercial
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026. Distances are straight-line from Palos Hills.
Moraine Valley Community College and 7 More Programs Within 60 Miles
| School | Distance | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills | in town | $3,822 | 109 | 40% |
| ETI School of Skilled TradesWillowbrook | 7 miles | 268 | ||
| HVAC Technical InstituteChicago | 9 miles | 155 | ||
| Morton CollegeCicero | 9 miles | $5,502 | 6 | 31% |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago | 11 miles | $4,590 | 33 | 31% |
| Triton CollegeRiver Grove | 15 miles | $5,070 | 5 | 29% |
| Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights | 16 miles | $4,176 | 14 | 21% |
| College of DuPageGlen Ellyn | 16 miles | $4,560 | 73 | 25% |
HVAC programs near Palos Hills, sorted by straight-line distance. Tuition: 2024–25 full-time rate. Awards: HVAC credentials conferred (NCES College Navigator). Graduation rate is school-wide. Blank cells have no federal figure.
HVAC Classes in Palos Hills: 4 Schools Teach Evenings or Weekends
- Moraine Valley Community CollegeMost certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters; the stackable certificates combine with electives toward the Stationary Engineering A.A.S.
- ETI School of Skilled TradesDay and evening classes are offered. Students complete a senior project near the end of the program.
- HVAC Technical InstituteDay and evening classes are offered, and the full HVAC/R program is taught in English and Spanish. Class sizes are capped at 20.
Also publishing schedules: Triton College (15 miles), Prairie State College (16 miles) and College of DuPage (16 miles). See each profile for times.
Certificate or Associate Degree Near Palos Hills?
ETI School of Skilled Trades, HVAC Technical Institute and Triton College offer certificates or diplomas only; Moraine Valley Community College, Morton College and City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College also award an HVAC associate degree, which adds general education and usually takes about two years full time.
- Moraine Valley Community CollegeHeating and Air Conditioning Certificate: 33 credit hours; Basic Air Conditioning Technician Certificate: about one year (two semesters); Electrical Troubleshooting Certificate: one to two semesters (four courses)
- ETI School of Skilled TradesHVAC/R Technician: as little as 7 months
- Morton CollegeHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA) Degree: 62 credit hours; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVC) Certificate: 30 credit hours
HVAC Technician Pay in Illinois
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Illinois (9,740 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Questions About HVAC Schools in Palos Hills
How Much Do HVAC Schools in Palos Hills Cost?
Moraine Valley Community College charges the least, $3,822 a year full time in 2024–25 (in-district); Morton College charges $5,502. Tools and books cost extra (Moraine Valley Community College budgets $1,632 for books and supplies).
How Long Does HVAC School Take Near Palos Hills?
It depends on the credential. At Moraine Valley Community College, the closest program that publishes lengths, Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate runs 33 credit hours. 4 of the 8 schools near Palos Hills also offer an associate degree, which usually takes about two years full time.
How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Palos Hills?
HVAC mechanics and installers in Illinois earn a median $77,410 a year (BLS, May 2025), 27% above the U.S. median of $61,010. The top 10% earn more than $117,550.
What Is the Best HVAC School Near Palos Hills?
Moraine Valley Community College scores highest on program size, cost and completion among the HVAC schools within 60 miles, with 109 HVAC awards in 2024–25. ETI School of Skilled Trades ranks second.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified Near Palos Hills?
ETI School of Skilled Trades, HVAC Technical Institute and Morton College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages.
Are There Night HVAC Classes Near Palos Hills?
Yes. ETI School of Skilled Trades (7 miles), HVAC Technical Institute (9 miles) and Prairie State College (16 miles) publish evening or weekend classes. Each school profile has its full schedule.
HVAC Programs Near Palos Hills but Farther Out
- Joliet Junior College, Joliet23 miles
- Oakton College, Des Plaines25 miles
- Chicago Professional Center, Prospect Heights29 miles
- William Rainey Harper College, Palatine29 miles
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 8 schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator (IPEDS).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.